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Orban Solidifies Putin Alliance Ahead of Elections

11/29/2025

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, reaffirming his status among Putin's closest allies.
The meeting occurred prior to Russia discussing a U.S. proposal to end the Ukraine war.
Orban has faced NATO and EU criticism for undermining unity against Russia and opposed further EU funding for Ukraine.
Orban's Fidesz party prepares for April elections, and a Trump-Putin summit could boost his re-election.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, reaffirming his status among Putin's closest allies.
The meeting occurred prior to Russia discussing a U.S. proposal to end the Ukraine war.
Orban has faced NATO and EU criticism for undermining unity against Russia and opposed further EU funding for Ukraine.
Orban's Fidesz party prepares for April elections, and a Trump-Putin summit could boost his re-election.